New Zealand is well known for Adventure Sports, Lakes, Mountains, Wildlife, Thermal Hot Pools, Glaciers, Maori Culture, and stunning scenic beauty. It is one of the most famous honeymoon destinations. New Zealand is a great touring destination and is best discovered by our customized self-driving itineraries.
1
Arrive Auckland airport and pick up your rental
car. Self-drive to your hotel. Check in and overnight stay at your hotel. Day
free at leisure. Overnight in Auckland.
**Note: Standard check in time is 1400 hours, will request for early check in.
2
Today proceed for Auckland Skytower. Balance
day at leisure to explore Auckland. Overnight in Auckland.
3
Today check out and drive to Rotorua. Today enroute Visit to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance. Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller. Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history. Tour departs every half hour from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Tour duration : 45 minutes Please report to the Waitomo Glowworm Cave ticket office (39 Waitomo Village Road) 10 minutes before tour departs. Post tour drive towards Rotorua (Approx. 2 hrs drive). Check into Rotorua Hotel. Overnight stay.
4
Today proceed for Te Puia Admission including
HAKA. Join your Te Puia guide at Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts
Institute, Hemo Road, Rotorua, to commence a Guided Tour and Maori cultural
concert. Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley has inspired the local Maori people
for centuries the guides will recount stories handed down from their ancestors
as you explore this unique geothermal reserve with its boiling mud and sulphur
pools and the 30 metre (100 ft) Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to 20 times a
day. After the guided tour finishes, gather outside the main entrance to the
Marae. At 10.15am, 12.15pm or 3.15pm a traditional welcome marks the start of
45 minutes of song and dance inside the sacred meeting house. Tour concludes
approximately 2 hours 15 minutes after commencement, at Te Puia.
Later proceed for Polynesian Spa. Polynesian Spa is New Zealand's leading
international spa, providing a unique thermal spa experience on the shore of
Lake Rotorua. In a picturesque, tranquil setting overlooking Lake Rotorua,
visitors can enjoy a wonderful fusion of hot mineral spring bathing, spa
therapies and lake views. Relax and rejuvenate in this area reserved for adults
with calming hot pools, a beautiful reflexology walk and a deep pool to allow
for a swim. Overnight in Rotorua.
5
Today check out and drive back to Auckland.
Arrive Auckland Airport and and drop off your rental car and board your flight
to Queenstown. Arrive Queenstown, SIC transfer to your hotel. Overnight in
Queenstown.
6
Today proceed for Milford Sound Nature Cruise
(Seat In Coach) with Buffet Lunch. Get up close and personal with Milford Sound
on our leisurely Nature Cruise. As you cruise the length of the fiord, learn
about the history of the region and benefit from the knowledge of your
specialist nature guide. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise
close to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and in season, the
rare Fiordland crested penguins. Overnight in Queenstown.
7
Today pick up your rental. Proceed for Skyline
Gondola & Luge. Take a ride with the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob's
Peak and immerse yourself in the panoramic views of Queenstown and the
surrounding mountains. There is plenty to keep you entertained while you take
in the scenery. When you get to the top, discover a host of family-friendly
activities on offer. Get on a chairlift to the Luge Top Station, get on our
purpose-built Luge carts and take an exciting, downhill ride on over 800 metres
of banked corners, tunnels and dippers to a backdrop of stunning views you'll
find out that once is never enough! Overnight in Queenstown.
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Departure Point: Dark Sky Project, 1 Motuariki Lane, Tekapo Lakefront.
Includes: 45 minute guided tour, A fully immersive multi-media experience
bringing together science and Maori astronomy, Brashear telescope: this
impressive, newly restored Victorian Brashear telescope stands at almost nine
metres high and is a key feature of the new centre. The only one in the
Southern Hemisphere, the Dark Sky Experience includes an opportunity for
visitors to get up close with this significant masterpiece. At Dark Sky Project
we strive to reconnect people to the night skies, inspiring a lifelong
understanding and passion for dark sky preservation. Millions of people across
the world will never see a single star, let alone appreciate the Milky Way. At
Dark Sky Project we believe everyone should care about and be able to enjoy the
night skies. Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark
Sky Reserve – the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world - Tekapo is one of the
quietest spots on the planet yet it has one of the busiest night skies in the
universe. Overnight in Lake Tekapo
9
Today proceed for Mount Cook National Park.
Hooker Valley Trek is recommended. The track leads up the Hooker Valley and
along the Hooker River, ending at the glacier lake, where there are amazing
views of Aoraki/Mount Cook on a clear day. Along the way you will cross three
swing bridges and encounter picturesque icebergs, glaciers and majestic
mountains that will have you reaching for your camera at every turn. Overnight
in Lake Tekapo.
10
Today check out and drive to Christchurch.
(Approx. 3 hrs drive). Overnight at hotel in Christchurch.
11
Today drive to Kaikoura. Reach Kaikoura and
proceed for Whale watching Cruise. Board your Whale Watch Kaikoura vessel at
"The Whaleway Station, Railway Station Road, Kaikoura to commence a Whale
Watch Kaikoura cruise. The vessel is a modern catamaran designed especially for
whale watching. The main passenger cabin is enclosed, air-conditioned and
fitted with comfortable seating, while large outside decks offer great viewing
and photo opportunities. Prepare for exciting up-close encounters with Giant
Sperm Whales. Clients may also see migratory humpback whales (June-July),
Hector's and Dusky Dolphins, Orcas (December-March) and NZ Fur Seals, as well
as plenty of bird species including Royal Albatross, Petrels and
Shearwaters. Cruise concludes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes after
commencement, back at "The Whaleway Station. Return back to Christchurch.
Overnight in Christchurch.
12
Today check out and drive to
Christchurch airport. Drop off your rental car and board your flight back to
India.
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